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Topic: RE: Does Yer Head Shrink?
Actually the helmets interior degrades over time, especially if you use it. I bought a 2XL helmet and ave found that it is now very loose, I paid about $250 for it, so tha kinda sucks. The next one I got was also a 2Xl, but it fit fine. Same brand Shoei. Your sweat will break down the foam, and it wears away with time. You should actually replace your helmet every 5 years. You should also try different manufactures as sizes and fits are different for each manufacturer
Robert
Topic: Lets ride in Virginia
Anyone that wants to ride, e-mail me. [email protected] I was thinking about riding to new Jersey for the conference May 20-22, and would like to split the cost of a room
Roberr
Topic: RE: Life is soooooo good on a bike!
Thanks Roxi! Now that riding weather is here, I know that you and hubby are hitting the road! It really is addictive isn't it? As far as leathers go, I did buy a great vest from Fox Creek leathers, and loosened up the lacing on the sides and added those "extenders" that the guys usually wear. This enables me to wear it and since it was $$$$$ it will fit as I shrink 
I'm holding off on chaps and a jacket until I reach goal. I wear a second hand fringed jacket that I am downsizing out of soon Woo Hoo! And as soon as it warms up enough, it is jean jackets and vest. Have you considered taking the motorcycle safety course as a prelude to riding on your own? In my area there are tons of women riders but I know that is not the case everywhere. Enjoy being the Babe on the Back of that kewl bike!
D
I'm holding off on chaps and a jacket until I reach goal. I wear a second hand fringed jacket that I am downsizing out of soon Woo Hoo! And as soon as it warms up enough, it is jean jackets and vest. Have you considered taking the motorcycle safety course as a prelude to riding on your own? In my area there are tons of women riders but I know that is not the case everywhere. Enjoy being the Babe on the Back of that kewl bike!
D Topic: RE: Life is soooooo good on a bike!
Hi Denise,
Congrats on your bike and the healed ankle. Hope you get to ride lots this year an just think how good you will feel and look with such a great weight loss! I can hardly wait to get my first set of leathers and it will take me awhile to work up to having my own bike. Right now I am my hubby's passenger on his Yamaha Roadstar. It is the 1600 Midnite Star and we just love it. Have a great summer riding. Be Safe!
Topic: RE: wish more people used this forum ......
Hi Kim,
I am new to this board but wanted to tell you congrats on the new bikes that you and your hubby got for Christmas. We have a Yamaha Roadstar (midnite star 1600) and we love it. I haven't been able to ride much because it was so hard for me to be comfortable with all my extra poundage but all that is changing since I had my surgery. My hubby can't wait to buy me my first set of leathers! Enjoy those new bikes!
Topic: Life is soooooo good on a bike!
Good Morning Everyone,
I bought a Vulcan 500 about a year ago and then promptly dropped it learning ride...broke my right ankle and had to have surgery and hardware installed! This was presurgery. Well, here it is a year later....9 months out from surgery, 84 lbs lighter and ready to go! I've signed up for the Riders Edge course at a local HD dealership for May. Washed my bike DH has a HD Heritage Softail Classic and I've been his passenger. Joined the local Harley Owners Group as an associate member with DH as my sponsor. And yes I can ride with them on my metric bike. My dream is to get a Softail Deluxe in a couple of years. Riding does get in your blood...I can not wait to ride my own. We are from the DC area and will be riding in Rolling Thunder Memorial Day Sunday. If anyone from the DC area would like to ride with our group, just email me for details. All bikers are welcome. Stay safe!
Denise
DH has a HD Heritage Softail Classic and I've been his passenger. Joined the local Harley Owners Group as an associate member with DH as my sponsor. And yes I can ride with them on my metric bike. My dream is to get a Softail Deluxe in a couple of years. Riding does get in your blood...I can not wait to ride my own. We are from the DC area and will be riding in Rolling Thunder Memorial Day Sunday. If anyone from the DC area would like to ride with our group, just email me for details. All bikers are welcome. Stay safe!
Denise 
Topic: RE: I got me one!!!!!
Congrats on buying your own bike. I've had mine for 3.5 years now -- learned how to ride just before I bought it. My s/o taught me to ride, but I also took a safety class and thought it was money well spent. Now that I'm down 112 lbs I got new leathers too -- fringed chaps & jacket. It is such a great feeling with the wind around you. (no wind in the hair for me - I ride with a helmet!!) Oh, and I have a Suzuki Intruder 805. Harleys are nice -- love the sound -- but not in my budget. S/O has a Honda Magna 750. He's been riding for years and also used to race dirt bikes locally. He loves having me ride.
People tell me they think it's neat that I rode when I was heavier -- I don't know why that should have bothered me!!! I do refused to ride behind though - would rather drive my own!!!
Ride safe & take care
Janie
Topic: RE: I got me one!!!!!
Congrats on your scooter purchase! My dream is to buy a Harley but living on my own it is too hard to save money. I am hoping that soon I will find a partner and will have an easier time saving--or better yet, find a partner with an extra ride!!
Good luck with your surgery!!!
Christiana
Topic: RE: Does Yer Head Shrink?
I still have not bought the helmet, but soon, probably. But first I have to find a man to ride with since I can't afford to buy a motorcycle at this time. When I finally am able to purchase a motorcycle, I will definately take the safety course again (it's free in PA). I think that maybe it will feel different--certainly less wind drag--and loosing weight has definately affected my "center of balance".
Christiana
Topic: RE: Does Yer Head Shrink?
I hope so cause I got a helmet I have not fit in for some time. I had to buy the biggest helmet there was and that was tight. I'm new to this board So Hi. I have not ridden my scoot for 9months I wonder after losing 90 lbs so far if it will feel different. I'm thinking of taking another safety course before rideing full time any thoughts? Scott
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